Tank Mounting Problems of Dodge Caravan

The contact owns a 1996 Dodge grand Caravan. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from his tank in large amounts. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed to replace the tank and the fuel pump. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that the recall was expired and could not assist him. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000. Updated 03/24/lj updated 05/02/11.

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1999 Dodge Caravan: strong fuel oders enter cargo/passenger area of vehicle - oders also noticible outside of van. Fumes are potential for spontanious combustion. Also, exposure to gas fumes (during extended trips and over cumulative time) can be harmful to major organ components within the human body - especially to developing infants. A former complaint was submitted using odi 748730 surrounding date: 09/06/2001. "component: fuel: fuel tank assembly: tank summary: smell gasoline coming from the fuel tank, a small amount of gas was leaking down the side of the fuel tank, due to the rollover valve was leaking on the fuel tank, replace fuel tank. " the conclusion leads the reader to believe there's potential for ignition if vehicle should be in proximity of an unextinguished ciggarette, at a stop light once a driver/passenger in proximity plucks a butt near vehicle. The findings also lead the reader to believe the roll over valve will fail when capsized contributing to catistrophic ignition/explosion.

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There is a fuel smell inside of vehicle. She took it to dealership, and mechanic told her that rollover valve in fuel tank has a problem and it needs it to be replaced.

Consumer took vehicle into dealership for safety recall #845 for fuel tank and o ring to be replaced, a few months later consumer took vehicle back to dealership and stated that fuel is leaking after filling up, and after inspection of the vehicle it was determined that the o-ring that was previously recalled was leaking due to the lock ring and /or 0-ring had not been properly installed correctly on the repair made the previous day.